I think his 555 timer is busted it seems to be missing a ground pin IIRC. Also I tried making simple circuit, connecting a voltage source to a capacitor to gro

I think his 555 timer is busted it seems to be missing a ground pin IIRC. Also I tried making simple circuit, connecting a voltage source to a capacitor to ground, and it kept oscillating which isn't the right behavior. I tried emailing the author but never heard back.